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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning have enabled people in nations all around the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Instructors want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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